The Prodigal’s Brother

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Oct 19, 2021 · 3m

Music and laughter filled the air, but Jamesh’s heart was filled with darkness. He jabbed the shovel into the ground, vigorously ripping up the soil. He runs away for months, Jamesh growled, squandering his inheritance and acting like a pig, while I stay here and work. And when he comes home, Father throws a party! He looked up at the house and glared. Nobody ever threw a party for me. Jamesh gritted his teeth and continued digging. In his rage, he never even heard the footsteps of his father approaching him. The feast is about to start, Father said gently. I’m not going to celebrate the…